Design Concepts

Trademarks for the Nissan Xtrerra name are being renewed, hinting at a possible return of the rugged SUV. Nissan filed trademark renewal applications for “Xterra” and “Nissan Xterra” in the U.S. Dec. 23, 2024. Both trademarks apply to “motor vehicles, namely automobiles, sport utility vehicles, and structural parts thereof.” 2015 Nissan Xterra Trademark filings can […]

Modern LED headlights have a problem: They’re bright, compact, and energy-efficient, but they don’t generate as much heat as HID or halogen lights. That means they’re more likely to accumulate a coating of snow, ice, or moisture that can disrupt illumination. Rivian appears to be working on a solution. In a patent application filed with

The Tesla Model Y is about to receive its first solid refresh. It was recently spied undergoing testing on public roads, and those photos show the updated Model Y should follow a similar path as the facelifted Model 3 that proceeded it in 2023. The updated 2026 Tesla Model Y is expected to go on

General Motors is investigating a new way of configuring prismatic battery cells to improve cooling characteristics. A patent filing from the automaker published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), dated Dec. 26, 2024 but originally filed by GM Jun. 23, 2023, details stacking of layers in an inverted “U” shape, as opposed

Sixth-generation Subaru Forester gains hybrid powertrain in 2025 Powertrain will likely be new Strong Hybrid with uprated electric motor Rugged Forester Wilderness also in the works Subaru has offered hybrid versions of the Forester in other markets for years, but an electrified version of the popular compact crossover is finally coming to the U.S., and

Mercedes-Benz’s third-generation CLA-Class has been spotted testing The new CLA-Class will offer choice of electric and hybrid powertrains The new CLA-Class is the first member of a downsized compact lineup at Mercedes Mercedes-Benz is developing a redesigned CLA-Class set to launch next year as a 2026 model in the U.S. For the new generation, the

Camping in a Mercedes Sprinter RV is far from roughing it The 2025 Mercedes Sprinter has all-wheel-drive, not four-wheel drive The 2025 Mercedes Sprinter costs $53,125 “We have a hotel room for you in case you decide to bail on this idea.”  That was the last thing I was told before closing the sliding door

McLaren claimed the title in the 2024 Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix The 2024 Constructors’ title is McLaren’s first in 26 years McLaren’s Lando Norris won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix McLaren’s Lando Norris drove brilliantly on Sunday at the 2024 Formula 1 season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, managing to

Mercedes-Benz has launched the AMG PureSpeed as the first model in its new Mythos series of low-volume special editions The AMG PureSpeed is based on the SL 63 and shares that car’s 577-hp twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 Production of the AMG PureSpeed will be limited to 250 units worldwide Mercedes-Benz has formally introduced its Mythos series,

The Lamborghini Temerario could potentially pack over 1,000 hp in a future hardcore variant Lamborghini considered V-6 and V-10 engines before deciding on the V-8 for the Temerario The Temerario is priced from $361,621 in the U.S., including destination The Lamborghini Temerario debuted in August as the successor to the Huracán and already ups performance